Enroll in DLI
If you’re interested in giving your child the gift of bilingualism through our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program at Will Rogers or Mark Twain Elementary, here’s what you need to know about how to join:
Fill Out the Request Form
At your school’s Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten parent meeting, you’ll receive a DLI Program Request Form.
- Fill it out and return it to your school’s administrator.
- The form will be sent to Will Rogers or Mark Twain Elementary.
If Your Home School Is Will Rogers or Mark Twain
Once your child is accepted into the program, you’ll receive confirmation at registration time.
If Your Home School Is in Lynwood but NOT Will Rogers or Mark Twain
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Fill out the DLI Request Form at your TK/K meeting.
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If your child is accepted, you will receive an Acceptance Notice.
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Take the notice to the LUSD Student Services Office to officially enroll your child at Will Rogers.
If You Live Outside of Lynwood Unified
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Fill out the DLI Request Form (we’ll help you with this).
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The form will be reviewed by our staff and the school site.
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If space is available and your child’s language has been assessed, you’ll be notified.
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You’ll receive an Acceptance Notice to take to Student Services and complete enrollment.
If You’re Entering at a Higher Grade Level
If your child speaks Spanish at home (our Target Language) or is transferring from a DLI program in another district:
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Visit Student Services or Will Rogers/Mark Twain Elementary to fill out a Request Form.
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The DLI team will check for space and proper placement.
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If accepted, you’ll get an Acceptance Notice to enroll at either Will Rogers or Mark Twain.
Commitment Form Required
Once your child is accepted into the program, you will be asked to sign a Commitment Form to confirm that you understand how the program works and are committed to the long-term success of your child in DLI (ideally through 6th grade).
If you decide to leave the program before completing the full cycle, you’ll be asked to provide a written explanation.
If you have any questions, we’re here to help guide you through the process! Let’s get started on your child’s bilingual journey.